Word magic.
Frustrated? When you’re writing fiction, frustration is a given: you’ll often become annoyed. Please expect that. Every project is different, regardless of what you’re writing. Last week, an author told me she was ready to give up. She’d started a series, and although the first book sold well, the second wasn’t moving at all. Moreover, the third novel was a … Read more
Have you wondered about writing ebooks as a profitable way to make an income? Self-publishing is still the perfect home business. You don’t need big money to get started, and you can write in your spare time or full-time. Although millions of ebooks are published on Amazon, authors can nevertheless make money. An article from Amazon discusses Amazon Kindle Direct … Read more
Interested in product creation? If you’re a creative entrepreneur, such as a blogger, a writer, or a designer, you know your audience wants products they can buy. They may message you, enquiring whether you have a product related to something mentioned on social media, or related to something about which you blogged. It might seem a no-brainer to create a … Read more
Want to develop a freelance writing career? If you’re proactive, love learning new things, and enjoy writing (mostly), chances are that you’ll succeed. Recently, a new freelance writer asked a good question about writers’ personality traits: “what kind of person succeeds as a writer?” Wow, great question. Years ago, when I contributed to a large magazine, I congratulated a writer … Read more
Recently an author asked me about book marketing and publicity. He’d planned an entire strategy, but when I checked his books at the online retailers, I noticed that vital elements were missing. Intensive publicity and advertising can only work if the book is set up well. Always start with the book, specifically its product page: check the book and its … Read more